2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · L50 NCW
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2004. Recorded mileage 129,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
L50 NCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 129,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L50 NCW Mileage History
- 13/06/2023122,271 mi
- 19/06/2024126,938 mi+4,667 mi
- 19/06/2025129,539 mi+2,601 mi
- 23/06/2025129,553 mi+14 mi
- 23/06/2025129,553 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L50 NCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (L50 NCW) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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